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Which Certifications are Available to LPNs?

As an aspiring Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you know that the end of your college education is just the beginning of your professional journey. Thanks to this foresight, many hopeful LPNs will select a career-centric training program like Stone Academy. In as few...

Essential LPN Skills Checklist

The Essential LPN Skills You’ll Learn While in School The great thing about a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) training program is that everything you learn is meant to be applicable to your job. Luckily enough, the job outlook in the United States for LPNs is...

What is Practical Nursing, and Why Should You Get Involved?

If you’re considering a career in the healthcare field, there is no better time to begin. There is a nursing shortage in this country that is growing larger every year, which has a major impact on American lives. The supply of qualified nurses is falling far...

5 LPN Specialties You Can Pursue After Graduation

When you have a good plan, it's almost impossible to fail. Driving directions to show you where to turn and which exit to take, to get to your destination. A folded map when you're traveling in a foreign city, to help you decode street names and not fall in...

Amid the Nursing Shortage, Are LPNs in Demand?

If there ever was a time to give back to the vulnerable people in our communities, it is now. Those sick with COVID-19 have a steep hill to climb, with many barriers, before reaching recovery. Can you imagine being in the hospital with this scary virus, and you are...

LPN Degree vs. LPN Diploma: What You Should Know

Considering nursing school, but not quite sure where to start? Many nurses get their foot in the door as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). It’s a fantastic way to get down the nuts-and-bolts of nursing, and even to test the waters to make sure that you enjoy the field...